Prices in Germany are insane for this Lounge Chair. It starts around 5835 Euro that equals around 7500 dollar (Have a look her at the Vitra official shop https://www.vitrapoint-duesseldorf.de/products/detail/lounge-chair-ottoman) and there is no legal seller allowed to sell you a Reproduction of it in Germany. So we bought a very fine one in Italy. Its now 6 years old and I regred not one minute that we bought this knock of its quallity is excelent.

Nice built in.

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Excellent chairs

This is the best chair that I have ever seen
I believe this is for every age group

Hope to see more snaps related to

http://www.eternitymodern.com/eames_lounge_chair_ottoman.html

I purchased one from CoolChairz.com and I was very happy with the quality of the product and also received free shipping. I highly recommend their version of this chair set to anyone who cannot afford to shell out over $4K for the original.

Vintage Brazilian Rosewood ones (Production I, II and III) are the best in terms of wood grain and were produced until 1991, but are also the most expensive to acquire now. More recent Production IV sets don't seem to hold as high a pre-owned value save for the Santos Palisander (sustainable Rosewood) versions. If you like the form and function, but are less picky about the veneer, newer Cherry ones are the least costly on the second hand market. I've seen those go as low as $1,500 on eBay.

I am the biggest fan of the eames lounge chair but paying $4500 for the chair and ottoman is not affordable. So I decided to take my chances on the reproductions. Here are my two cents:
1) Kardiel. Nice reproduction but it doesn't sit like the original. The rubber shock mount that connect the arm and the back is missing hence the tilt tension are not there. The cushions are removable but they are hooked onto two knob-like which proven to be flimsy. I ordered a Palisander wood shell but what I got was "unknown" wood stained in Palisander color. Totally unacceptable. Needless to say, I decided to sell it on craigslist at cost. I don't even know what color I should list "Dark Walnut" or "Dark Cherry". Well after few months, the chair is sold for $750!!
2) Coolchairz: Don't bother. The description says Walnut but the picture shows Palisander. When I ask them, they told me that Palisander and Walnut are almost the same. The last I checked Palisander and Walnut look very different. They didn't know if their cushions are removable or if they have the rubber shock mounts under the arms. So I passed!
3) Rove Concepts: seem to be a really good reproduction but again no mention of the rubber shock mount under the arms and removable cushions. Again I am not willing to spend $1300 to test the chair.

Last I bought one that was sold by Amazon for $799. Well, the leather is of sub-par quaity, no rubber shock mounts, non removable cushions...and after a few weeks, the button came off, and the back broke!!

The moral of the story: a car that looks like a Ferrari but doesn't drive like a Ferrari is NOT a Ferrari!! Just like the Eames lounge chair, I love the design but foremost I love how it sits where you can just fall asleep in it. And I believe the key are i) the rubber shock mount (which allow one to stretch and lean backward), ii) removable cushions so that one can repair if in case the button(s) does come off. iii) well built. Not a bunch of wood screws trying to keep all components together!! Alas my search for the perfect reproduction continue. Or shall I just save up and buy the original one??

I finally found one from mcmclassics that looks and sits just like the original including the cushions, the shock mounts, all the bells and whistles!! They only stocked in black leather and walnut however I can order any colors I wanted but there's a 12 weeks wait. I decided to get the black and walnut instead. Probably easier to match my other furniture too since I own quite a few walnut pieces.

Could you let us know how this chair is once you've had a chance to try it out and collect your thoughts on it? Thanks!

I have been looking for a good replica, please let us know how the quality is.
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Did you get the 1599 one or the 970 one?

Just wanted to touch base here with everyone! Great thread and information.

Being from Vancouver I was able to check out RoveConcepts Eames Replica. Before doing so I went to EQ3 ( a place where they sell the original ) just 4 blocks away from their showroom. I sat and studied the original for a good half hour, I was able to have the rep there take the cushions off as well just so I can get a better understanding of the chair.

After feeling pretty confident in my knowledge of the original I hopped over to Roves showroom. My first impression was wow this chair is gorgeous! The Rove chair was in a rosewood veneer compared to the duller walnut which I saw at EQ3.

They first offered and explained their process of producing this chair from sourcing the leather from Italy to how they are assembled. I knew a lot of knock offs will sit very stiff and upright so I was eager to sit on the chair. After some more information I sat on the chair and put my feet up, the chair had pretty much the exact same feeling as the one I just sat on 30 minutes ago, A very nice plush seat cushion that you sink into and a very responsive flex on the back when you lean against it. I was very impressed, they explaiend to me the parts that were used were exact to the modern day herman miller hence able to replicate the comfort. Next I got up and took the top cushion off the veneer, it was just as easy as the original, a button snap and 3 brackets that slide into place. They informed me just like the original the seat cushion is exchangeable with the ottoman as well.

Long story short, I checked out more items and placed a decent size order to furnish my new townhome. My items are set to arrive some time in June in which I will furthur update everyone!

FYI if people are looking for the chair
http://www.roveconcepts.com/store/living-room/chairs/eames-lounge-chair

hope this was informative for everyone!

- D

I just checked out the pictures at mcmclassics. I have seen that reproduction before, it is a easy tell that this is nothing like the original from the way the arms are mounted and how the cushions are upholstered. The tufting should be deeper on the cushions to showcase the crevices that adds character to this chair. The arms are also oversized and bulky thus losing its sleek appearance of the Herman Miller Eames.

I have been really busy decorating my apartment as well as working with clients, I didn't really get a chance to check out apartment therapy until now. Anyway, I received my lounge chair and ottoman from mcmclassics 3 weeks ago. I am really happy with the purchase. The leather is buttery and smooth to the touch. I actually disassembled both the chairs and the ottoman to see the parts they are using and I must say that I am really impressed. I removed all the cushions, unzipped them and look inside and it is true aniline leather. The foams are wrapped in a silk-like fabric. I removed the arms and the core is actually made with metal and not wood!! I am delighted. I removed the metal plates that connect the arms to the lower back seat and they are indeed rubber. I rocked it back and forth. I think it doesn't stretch as much as the Herman miller version but it is still comfortable. The walnut shell is beautiful. it matches the credenza I got from Gus modern. A word of advise, if you are over 6' tall, you may find this chair too low and can't rest your head. I am 5'7" so it is just right for me. It 's not a recliner so it doesn't recline!! I also bought an eames leather office chair, a ligne togo sectional, a 36" saarinen table, a plywood chair in red and florence knoll sofa from them. Gosh!! I think my whole house looks like their showroom!! Overall I am happy with the purchase. The only bad thing is they ship out my order piece by piece instead of all at once.